The Cincinnati Bengals have been once again bit by the injury bug. Star quarterback Joe Burrow has suffered numerous injuries that have caused him to miss significant time during the regular season. Unfortunately, 2025 was no different.
Now, the team has one of their star players demanding a trade before the deadline.
The Bengals receive a trade demand from a star LB Logan Wilson (Breaking News)
Bengals Head Coach Zac Taylor speaks at a press conference on Monday October 20, 2025. © Phil Didion/The Enquirer / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images
Bengals Head Coach Zac Taylor speaks at a press conference on Monday October 20, 2025. © Phil Didion/The Enquirer / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images
A trade request has been submitted by Bengals veteran linebacker Logan Wilson after he was benched in favor of rookie linebacker Barrett Carter:
Wilson is a team captain, but was moved to a reserve role ahead of their Week 7 matchup against the Packers. Carter, a fourth round rookie, joined second round rookie Demetrius Knight Jr. in the middle of the Bengals’ defense.
“It was more about Barrett than it was about Logan,” Bengals head coach Zac Taylor said on Friday. “I see a very high ceiling in Barrett. I see some great qualities in him that I wanted to see more of. The only way to do that was to expand the role. That’s where it’s at. I told him he’s in a position where there’s a young player that I think has a really high ceiling. That’s the decision I made.”
What did Taylor say to Wilson after the captain officially requested a trade?
“Just keep focused on being here and helping us as best you can,” Taylor said. “I know it’s frustrating with the role, but he’s handled it really well. He’s done a great job with the young linebackers. He’s continued to be in a leadership role in our team. I know that this situation can be difficult and challenging. Just keep focused on being here and working for us and finding ways to win.”
Cincinnati Bengals linebacker Logan Wilson (55) tackles Green Bay Packers running back Josh Jacobs (8) on Sunday, October 12, 2025, at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wis.Green Bay defeated Cincinnati 27-18.Wm. Glasheen USA TODAY NETWORK-Wisconsin
Cincinnati Bengals linebacker Logan Wilson (55) tackles Green Bay Packers running back Josh Jacobs (8) on Sunday, October 12, 2025, at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wis.Green Bay defeated Cincinnati 27-18.
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The Bengals selected Carter with the 119th overall pick in the 2025 NFL Draft. He quickly went from a situational player to a guy that Taylor believes should be on the field for virtually every defensive snap.
“His opportunity in games, just from an operational standpoint, operating at a high level. Things that sometimes take some time to get going. I’ve seen those things from him,” Taylor said. “As any rookie, it’s got to be consistent over snaps of snap and all the fundamental stuff. Again, I just think the more opportunity he’s going to get, the quicker he’s going to reach his potential. Instead of sitting around and waiting, let’s just throw him in the fire and get going.”
Carter has 22 tackles in two starts. He’ll make his third-straight start on Sunday against the Jets. What are some of Carter’s best traits?
“He’s a physical player. I think he’s really good in coverage. I think he’s got leadership traits,” Taylor said. “These are not things that are a reflection, a poor reflection of somebody else. This is just what I see as his high-end traits. I think all that matters. Just continue to give an opportunity for that to flourish.
Dec 9, 2024; Arlington, Texas, USA; Cincinnati Bengals head coach Zac Taylor looks on before the game against the Dallas Cowboys at AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-Imagn Images
Dec 9, 2024; Arlington, Texas, USA; Cincinnati Bengals head coach Zac Taylor looks on before the game against the Dallas Cowboys at AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-Imagn Images
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